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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
3 stars
Version: Spyware Doctor 5.1
"a bit disappointed , even if it does the job"
Pros: takes spyware seriously! Once in the system you are free of spyware, trojans..etc etc
Cons: On Vista it takes too much computer resource, and does not like mixing with other application, it would be great togther with a serious antivirus. I was expecting a bit better indeed..
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4 out of 8 people found this review helpful
3 stars
Version: Spyware Doctor 5.1
"Don't recommend this, but my friend didn't listen."
Pros: It USED to be an ok product, and it looks very shiny!
Cons: My friend downloaded the free version and couldn't remove any threats? What's the point of that? So we can stare at it and not let it work?
I told him this program was bad when I had it because it is very unstable during scans and sometimes I feel like it removes the WRONG items because they might not even be spyware! He didn't listen, so when I gave it to him (he uses Vista) then he finally tells me that it crashed. I hate I told you so, but I TOLD YOU SO!
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2 out of 6 people found this review helpful
3 stars
Version: Spyware Doctor 5.1
"Very good but slow protection"
Pros: Very good protection, easy to use. Install and forget. Good with all protection modules but have a price you don't like.
Cons: Your computer will be slow even if you have a computer with the latest technology.
Internet and some heavy software could be very slow.
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
1 stars
Version: Spyware Doctor 5.1
Pros: It's still heavy on resources, slow and gives to many fale positives!
Cons: Worse yet, "PC Tools" have become crooks! Their auto renewal without the consent of the credit card holder should be against the law. They pulled it on me, even though the program had been uninstalled for months. I called support and had to raise hell to get a credit!
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
1 stars
Version: Spyware Doctor 5.1
"THIS DOCTOR IS OUT!!!! PERMANENTLY"
Cons: This is jokeware - not trialware. An excellent example of software infomercial exccept that extreme scare tactics are used to GET YOU TO BUY IT NOW, OR ELSE----and I guess the or else is that your computer will be eaten by the ladybugs pictured to represent the alleged threats lurking in your laptop. Miles over the top, but I bet someone will buy (literally) into it. De-list this one, folks, and do us all a favor. Please
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